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Czech Republic Defense Minister Martin Bartak and U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates shakes hands after signing an agreement that paves the way for the two countries to work together in developing science and technology programs during the NATO Defense Ministerial at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, June 9, 2010.

SIGNING HANDSHAKE

Czech Republic Defense Minister Martin Bartak and U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates shakes hands after signing an agreement that paves the way for the two countries to work together in developing science and technology programs during the NATO Defense Ministerial at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, June 9, 2010.

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